Career Pitching Stats
AL 1964-1970
Win-Loss
52–52
ERA
3.94
Strikeouts
586
WHIP
1.399
Skills Scorecard
Control
C-
Velocity
B
Stamina
C
Command
A-
Range
B
Fielding
D
Career Timeline
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On Tuesday, September 17, 1968, the Detroit Tigers hosted the New...
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers - Clincher - Radio Broadcast / On Tuesday, September 17, 1968, the Detroit Tigers hosted the New York Yankees at Tiger Stadium. Stan Bahnsen took the mound for the Yankees, while Joe Sparma was the starting pitcher for the Tigers. At this point in the season, the Tigers were on the brink of clinching the pennant, leading the American League, while the Yankees were struggling, sitting in the middle of the pack. Mickey Mantle, a perennial star for the Yankees, was nearing the end of his illustrious career, and the 1968 season was notable for the "Year of the Pitcher," with pitchers dominating hitters to an extent not seen in decades.